Our positive attitude means we are always working in a committed and forward-thinking way - and we’re friendly and easy to get on with too!

Data collection with honesty, integrity, expertise and a smile – the QRS management team have a wealth of data collection experience between them, encompassing all online & offline methodologies.

KATHY TOMLIN

Managing Director

Kathy has dedicated almost 30 years to developing QRS services and diverse client base, to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the Market Research industry. Kathy became Managing Director in 2014 and is a Certified member of the MRS.

KATHY TOMLIN

Managing Director

Kathy has dedicated almost 30 years to developing QRS services and diverse client base, to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the Market Research industry. Kathy became Managing Director in 2014 and is a Certified member of the MRS.

LEE TOMLIN

Senior Director, Research

Lee joined QRS in 1998 and has worked across all areas of the business; gaining the role of Research Director in 2004. Lee provides his research knowledge and expertise to those clients requiring advice for all aspects of research, be it traditional quant and qual or emerging technologies.

LEE TOMLIN

Senior Director, Research

Lee joined QRS in 1998 and has worked across all areas of the business; gaining the role of Research Director in 2004. Lee provides his research knowledge and expertise to those clients requiring advice for all aspects of research, be it traditional quant and qual or emerging technologies.

SARAH RIGBY

Senior Director, Qualitative

Having worked in the industry for almost 30 years, Sarah has built an unrivalled reputation and knowledge of all aspects of fieldwork and specialises in qualitative research. Sarah became a QRS Shareholder and Senior Director in 2014.

SARAH RIGBY

Senior Director, Qualitative

Having worked in the industry for almost 30 years, Sarah has built an unrivalled reputation and knowledge of all aspects of fieldwork and specialises in qualitative research. Sarah became a QRS Shareholder and Senior Director in 2014.

JAMES GOUGH

Director of Client Services

James joined QRS in 2011 in a graduate role and rapidly progressed into management. James was promoted to the QRS Board as Director of Client Services in 2023. Having worked in all areas of the business, James has a particular expertise in telephone and online research. James has an unwavering commitment to providing excellent client service at every stage of a project.

JAMES GOUGH

Director of Client Services

James joined QRS in 2011 in a graduate role and rapidly progressed into management. James was promoted to the QRS Board as Director of Client Services in 2023. Having worked in all areas of the business, James has a particular expertise in telephone and online research. James has an unwavering commitment to providing excellent client service at every stage of a project.

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MICHELLE MCARDLE

Associate Director, Qualitative

With a career spanning 25 years in Market Research, Michelle has a wealth of experience that has allowed her to transfer seamlessly across field, telephone, F2F and recruitment. She now oversees the day-to-day running of our Qualitative operations.

MICHELLE MCARDLE

Associate Director, Qualitative

With a career spanning 25 years in Market Research, Michelle has a wealth of experience that has allowed her to transfer seamlessly across field, telephone, F2F and recruitment. She now oversees the day-to-day running of our Qualitative operations.

RUK PERERA

Associate Director, Telephone / Online

Ruk joined QRS in a graduate role in 2018 and quickly progressed to become Operations Manager. In 2023 Ruk was promoted to Associate Director and currently oversees telephone and online research projects. Ruk is experienced in the management of both tracker and ad hoc studies. Ruk’s clients value his high attention to detail and his can-do attitude.

RUK PERERA

Associate Director, Telephone / Online

Ruk joined QRS in a graduate role in 2018 and quickly progressed to become Operations Manager. In 2023 Ruk was promoted to Associate Director and currently oversees telephone and online research projects. Ruk is experienced in the management of both tracker and ad hoc studies. Ruk’s clients value his high attention to detail and his can-do attitude.

CLAIRE JONES

Associate Director, Face to Face

Claire has a wealth of experience in field and project management gained from over 25 years in the industry and specialises in quantitative research. With client satisfaction at the heart of everything she does, Claire enjoys building relationships based on mutual respect and trust.

CLAIRE JONES

Associate Director, Face to Face

Claire has a wealth of experience in field and project management gained from over 25 years in the industry and specialises in quantitative research. With client satisfaction at the heart of everything she does, Claire enjoys building relationships based on mutual respect and trust.

MELISSA ROANTREE

Associate Director, DPO / Compliance

Melissa joined QRS in January 2007 and progressed within the company through her dedication to developing the quantitative team and field-based operations. Melissa is now the Company’s Data Protection Officer and oversees compliance of all aspects of the company operations.

MELISSA ROANTREE

Associate Director, DPO / Compliance

Melissa joined QRS in January 2007 and progressed within the company through her dedication to developing the quantitative team and field-based operations. Melissa is now the Company’s Data Protection Officer and oversees compliance of all aspects of the company operations.